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Orla coat of arms
Orla (derived from Polish orzeł 'eagle') is a distinct Polish armorial estate and heraldic clan coat of arms adopted in Polish heraldry since the Crown of the Kingdom of Poland.[1] It was vested upon several knightly families of Poland's nobility in the historical regions of the Duchy of Greater Poland, the Duchies of Silesia, and the Lesser Poland Province from about the 14th century onwards. It was first historically known in the Crown of the Kingdom of Poland as the coat of arms of 'Saszor' (Szaszor), later derived as the 'Orla' arms, and subsequently conferred on the ennoblement of several individuals.[1] HistoryOrla is one of the oldest Polish coats of arms. The coat of arms was naturalised into Polish heraldry during the Jagiellonian dynasty and is derived from its Roman-German origin, attributed to the personal coat of arms borne by the House of Saszowski and its branch scions. This coat of arms, known specifically as the Saszor arms, was held distinct to this family and its members.[1] Following its general designation as Orla, it was subsequently borne by several unrelated Polish knightly families and individuals connected by heraldic adoption at ennoblement.[1] As frequently found with Polish coats of arms, it was borne by some supposed members misattributed to the heraldic clan by error or usurpation. BlazonSilver (Argent), an eagle displayed headless red (Gules), on the neck a star of six rays red (gules); N.B. the star, as well as the eagle claws, are often found represented (rightly or wrongly) as gold (Or) tincture in Polish heraldic literature. Notable member bearersFrom the classical Polish heraldic reference Herby rycerstwa polskiego (Armorials of Polish Knights) published in 1584 by Bartosz Paprocki, bearers are shown in order of precedence:[1]
and the individuals:
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